Pete Davidson to Return to ‘SNL’ as Host, Shares Custom Cut of ‘Bupkis’ Trailer (Video)

Alison Herman TV Critic “Your life is fascinating,” a friend tells comedian Pete Davidson, in character as comedian Pete Davidson. “I don’t know what it’s like to live it, but goddamn, do we have fun watching it.” It’s never a good sign when we have to be told, rather than shown, how interesting a person or project is meant to be. Yet that’s precisely the position in which “Bupkis” decides to put itself. The Peacock comedy is the second Davidson vehicle to draw heavily from the “Saturday Night Live” alum’s autobiography, after “The King of Staten Island” in 2020. In the style of director Judd Apatow, that feature film was already bloated; “Bupkis” takes the movie’s two-and-a-half-hour tale and stretches it out for another four, to diminishing returns.

Pete Davidson’s anticipated return to “Saturday Night Live” has been cancelled amid the Hollywood writers’ strike.

Pete Davidson is a fascinating public figure, a household name who has arguably become so more for his off-screen behavior than any of his film or TV projects. He’s an undeniably talented comedian, as proven on “Saturday Night Live” and in projects like “Big Time Adolescence” and “The King of Staten Island,” but he seems to get more attention for who he’s dating or his personal demons than he does for his comic timing.

Met Gala brought out some of the biggest names and steamiest couples in show business — but the spotlight wasn't reserved just for lovebirds.The night also featured many former flames sharing the same carpet. In some instances, the exes were spotted chatting like old friends.

Met Gala brought out some of the biggest names and steamiest couples in show business — but the spotlight wasn't reserved just for lovebirds.The night also featured many former flames sharing the same carpet. In some instances, the exes were spotted chatting like old friends.

voted unanimously to call for a strike — Hollywood’s first in 15 years — claiming that writers have faced difficulties securing steady jobs.“The companies’ behavior has created a gig economy inside a union workforce, and their immovable stance in this negotiation has betrayed a commitment to further devaluing the profession of writing,” a statement from the labor union reads.“From their refusal to guarantee any level of weekly employment in episodic television, to the creation of a ‘day rate’ in comedy variety, to their stonewalling on free work for screenwriters and on AI for all writers, they have closed the door on their labor force and opened the door to writing as an entirely freelance profession.”In light of the major transformations within the industry — such as the rise of streaming — WGA argues that workers’ compensation needs to reflect such changes.But the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, who sit opposite the strike, claims it gave writers “generous increases in compensation” and “improvements in streaming residuals.”The alliance, which acts as a bargaining representative, said it was previously willing to improve the offer, “but was unwilling to do so because the magnitude of other proposals still on the table that the guild continues to insist upon.”In addition to fair wages, the union is attempting to negotiate stricter regulations on the use of AI amid fears of the advanced technology decimating jobs.Hollywood writers last went on strike in 2007, an action that lasted 100 days.

Pete Davidson reprise his role as Chad or sit next to Colin Jost on a new «Weekend Update» will just have to wait a while as the forthcoming episode of has been canceled due to the Writers Guild of America strike.Davidson was set to make his hosting debut over the weekend — marking his first return to the show since he left at the end of last season after eight years in the cast.NBC announced on Tuesday that the upcoming episode, featuring Davidson as host and Lil Uzi Vert as musical guest «is canceled due to the writers’ strike» and the show «will air repeats until further notice starting Saturday, May 6.»Davidson is currently promoting the release of his new Peacock series,, which tells a fictionalized version of his own life.ET was on the carpet at the premiere of last month, and spoke with Davidson's friend and co-star, Kenan Thompson, who said he was looking forward to Davidson's return as host.«It's like a week off for us because they know how to do the show,» Thompson told ET of having a former cast member return to host the show. «We don't have to hand walk them through every single part of it.

Pete Davidson’s upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live has been cancelled due to the strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA).The comedian was set to return to SNL this weekend (May 6) after leaving the show last year, with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert.NBC has since announced it will air repeats owing to the strike. In a statement (via Variety), the network said: “SNL will air repeat until further notice starting Saturday, May 6.”It’s unclear whether any new episodes will air in the 48th season, with the show usually on summer hiatus after May.Speaking on The Tonight Show earlier this week, Davidson joked about the possibility of SNL being cancelled.

this weekend, but the episode has been scrapped. And it's only Tuesday!No, Pete isn't canceled or anything. For those not following Hollywood news (which, fair), the for a fairer contract with the studios that accurately reflects the value writers bring in the streaming age.

Very unfortunate news has just been revealed: Pete Davidson‘s episode of Saturday Night Live is officially canceled.

“Saturday Night Live” due to the writer’s strike. Repeats will be aired until further notice, the network said.Pete Davidson was set to host the May 6 show with musical guest Lil Uzi Vert.The news, which was expected, comes as the various late night shows all plan to go dark starting Tuesday after the WGA called for a strike.

2023 Met Gala took place this past Monday, hosting some of the most famous people in the entire world. It also featured the first documented reunion between exes Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson, who last year attended the event together.Kim Kardashian arrives at the Met Gala: ‘I took a shot with my sisters’Bad Bunny and the Kardashians leave Met Gala together to afterpartyMet Gala 2023 live updates: Red Carpet arrivalsPhotos captured a moment between Davidson and Kardashian, showing the two in conversation with Usher. The two appeared to smile and laugh together, enjoying their time at the gala.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson have sent fans wild with speculation that they have rekindled their romance following a cosy display during the Met Gala on Monday evening. The reality star, 42, was snapped deep in conversation with her comedian ex-boyfriend, 29, at the annual event's dinner party, with the duo appearing fixated on one another.

as a couple. Now, they have made their Met Gala debut as exes who remain cordial and occasionally bump into one another at parties. Such is the circle of life.At the and Davidson (plus Usher) were photographed catching up during the event, nine months after their break-up.

Reunited and it feels so good…

Comedy — and fashion — king. Pete Davidson had fun with his look on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala in New York City on Monday, May 1.

Chloe Fineman arrived for her 2023 Met Gala hosting duties honoring a legend.The star made her way up the carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in a custom design by her friend, Jackson Weiderhoff. Fineman admits that she kicked off the evening with a little snafu, teasing that she may have already suffered a wardrobe malfunction.«There might be a minor tear somewhere but I'm not going to tell you where,» the 34-year-old comedian says. Adding, «It's hard to sit in traffic in a corset. It's really a challenge.» Fineman's look is fully hand-embroidered with pink glass beads, with an interior wasp corset, adorned with rosettes made of layered tulle and organza.Adding a special touch, Fineman paid homage to Karl Lagerfeld with a pink Judith Lieber purse in the shape of the late designer's cat and muse, Chouppette. While hosting for, alongside Lala Anthony, Derek Blasberg and Emma Chamberlain, Fineman admits she may run into some of the people she does impressions of — and she's ready for it.«A lot of the people I do, they might be coming tonight, and we've never had a face to face,» she says.

Proud of his girl! Pete Davidson had the highest praise for girlfriend Chase Sui Wonders at the premiere of his new Peacock series, Bupkis.

Pete Davidson is gushing over his girlfriend Chase Sui Wonders!

Pete Davidson may have gone incognito to his premiere at the Apollo Theater in New York City on Thursday, but there was no hiding the way he feels about his girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders.While speaking to ET on the red carpet, the 29-year-old alum was inevitably asked about Sui Wonders, the actress he's been dating since they were first linked together back in December. She first played his love interest in, and she'll appear in his semi-autobiographical series when the Peacock series drops May 4.«I mean, she's the best. She's the best actress,» Davidson gushed over Wonders.